§ 5 ILCS 835/1 Short title
§ 5 ILCS 835/5 Public safety
§ 5 ILCS 835/97 Severability
§ 5 ILCS 835/99 Effective date

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 5 ILCS 835 - Keep Illinois Families Together Act

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.